"Harmony can lead to prosperity. The Feng family is counting on you!"
The Second Elder's expression darkened slightly, and he chimed in as a peacemaker, "This matter can be resolved within our Feng family. There's no need to involve the Emperor Li."
Feng Ninghe turned her gaze back to Feng Qingcheng, her female voice, when it came, was calm and gentle. "Feng Qingcheng, since you lost the bet, why aren't you calling me Grandpa Feng? Are you planning to renege?"
"You cheated to tame the Thunder Beast! Why should I admit defeat!"
Feng Qingcheng's eyes narrowed, and she said furiously.
Even though she wore a veil, it couldn't conceal the anger beneath it.
Feng Ninghe looked around at the cultivators, using her spiritual power to project her voice far and wide. "Everyone, have you all seen how Feng Qingcheng is cheating? My taming of the Thunder Leopard is a fact, and Feng Qingcheng is deliberately misinterpreting it to renege."
The cultivators had seen it clearly. They pointed at Feng Qingcheng, starting to gossip.
"Even the only son of the Immortal Sect's Sect Master was willing to admit defeat when he lost a bet. I didn't expect this proud daughter to be afraid."
"After all, Feng Qingcheng is young and has profound cultivation. It's normal to have a temper, and it's common to lose gracefully."
"If you can't afford to lose, why make such a bold promise and place a bet?"
The whispers reached her ears, and Feng Qingcheng's face turned ashen with anger. She suddenly swung her sword fiercely at Feng Ninghe, her eyes filled with killing intent!
However, the long sword did not touch Feng Ninghe before it was easily dodged.
Seeing Feng Qingcheng make a move, the surrounding cultivators became even more animated, their eyes wide open, not daring to blink.
One was a proud daughter, the other was the closed-door disciple of Immortal Xu.
They were eager to see who would win between these two.
"What if you dodged it? You can dodge it for now, but not forever!"
Feng Qingcheng's eyes sharpened, her spiritual power surged, and she attacked Feng Ninghe fiercely.
The pressure of the Nascent Soul stage caused those nearby to retreat, fearing being caught in the crossfire.
However, a fiery red figure stepped in front of Feng Ninghe at this moment.
Su Hongxi casually waved his elegant hand, easily deflecting Feng Qingcheng's attack.
"Feng Qingcheng, you can't afford to lose and yet you resort to violence. I've truly opened my eyes today."
His posture was lazy, and a faint smile played on his high-bridged nose, a smile laced with mockery.
Su Hongxi's appearance also made Feng Qingcheng's gaze falter, and a sense of caution arose. Her voice softened slightly. "Sixth Master, this is a matter between Feng Ninghe and me. It does not concern outsiders."
A meaningful expression crossed Su Hongxi's exquisitely featured face. He lowered his gaze slightly, a hint of danger flashing in his eyes. "What if I insist on interfering? What can you do to me?"
He wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs.
But thinking of the large box of medicinal herbs that this vile woman had touched, he felt a surge of displeasure.
Coupled with Feng Qingcheng's excessive behavior, he simply couldn't stand by and watch, so he stepped forward to intervene.
"You!"
Feng Qingcheng was so angry she almost jumped. The veil hid her contorted face, but her furious eyes still revealed her rage.
Bai Niannian broke free from the control of her family members and rushed to Feng Ninghe's side, indignantly saying, "Feng Qingcheng, you're the most favored disciple of the Immortal Sect, so what if your cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul stage? You're just a person of corrupt morals and shameless conduct!"
The sudden appearance of two people in front of her made Feng Ninghe pause slightly.
She didn't fear Feng Qingcheng; in fact, she had never taken Feng Qingcheng seriously from the beginning.
Although Bai Niannian's cultivation was inferior to Feng Qingcheng's, she dared to speak up for her, unafraid of offending Feng Qingcheng.
Xiao Zhao looked at Bai Niannian with relief, stroked his round chin with a shrewd hand, and praised her slightly.
Master, I think Bai Niannian is quite good. It wouldn't be a bad idea to take her as a disciple.
Feng Ninghe smiled and let it pass.
Bai Niannian's attitude also represented the Bai family's attitude.
The Bai family was extending an olive branch to her.
Initially, Madam Bai had tried to stop Bai Niannian from getting involved, but when she couldn't, she simply let her go.
The two young ladies of the Feng family each had their strengths, and their abilities were undeniable. No one wanted to get involved in their conflict.
However, since Feng Ninghe had saved Old Master Bai, the Bai family was not ungrateful. If it came down to it, they would certainly assist Feng Ninghe.
"You dare to reprimand me?"
Upon seeing Bai Niannian, Feng Qingcheng couldn't hold back any longer and slapped her palm fiercely towards her!
Innumerable strands of spiritual energy followed her palm strike towards Bai Niannian.
But the palm did not land on Bai Niannian; it was blocked by Feng Ninghe.
Feng Ninghe leaped forward, sword in hand, swiftly circling behind Feng Qingcheng and pressing the sword tightly against her neck.
"Feng Qingcheng, kneel and apologize!"
The cold female voice was unquestionable.
It made one's body involuntarily tremble.
Feng Qingcheng felt the sword at her neck was exceptionally cold, and a sense of fear spread throughout her body from her neck.
Madam Zhang lunged forward as if insane. "Feng Ninghe, what are you doing! Are you trying to kill your second sister!"
The elders of the Feng family were stunned.
They hadn't even clearly seen Feng Ninghe's movements before the sword was already at Feng Qingcheng's neck.
Feng Qingcheng, a Nascent Soul cultivator, couldn't even dodge it!
"This... Could it be that Feng Ninghe's cultivation is higher than Qingcheng's?"
The First Elder rubbed his eyes, unable to hide his astonishment, staring intently at everything before him.
The Second Elder's eyes flickered with thought, then he shook his head vigorously, denying it. "Impossible. Feng Ninghe showed no spiritual fluctuations just now. She didn't use spiritual power, but relied on speed to strike when her opponent was caught off guard."
Feng Qingcheng's young age and Nascent Soul cultivation made her the foremost person in the Li Kingdom, unmatched.
Even if Feng Ninghe could cultivate, it was impossible for her to surpass Feng Qingcheng in just five years.
Before Madam Zhang could reach Feng Ninghe, she was sent flying back with a palm strike.
Feng Guangyao quickly stepped forward and caught Madam Zhang, preventing her from falling to the ground.
"Feng Ninghe! You unfilial daughter, how dare you treat your own sister like this! I will teach you a lesson today!"
Feng Guangyao roared, his spiritual power erupting, and just as he was about to charge forward, a figure blocked his path.
Old Man Xu looked at him with a smile. "Feng Guangyao, since you have so much free time, why don't you spar with me? Let's have a good practice match."
Old Man Xu's face was serene, yet Feng Guangyao involuntarily shivered and took a step back.
He had almost forgotten about Old Man Xu.
Feng Guangyao only dared to bully the weak, how could he dare to attack Old Man Xu?
The elders of the Feng family stood stunned, dumbfounded and unable to react.
Feng Ninghe spoke again, "Feng Qingcheng, my patience is limited. You'd best not make me wait long."
The threatening female voice instantly sobered Feng Qingcheng.
This bitch, she wasn't even fit to carry her shoes, and she dared to threaten her!